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Religion and Superstition in Reformation Europe
. Ed(S): Parish, Dr. Helen; Naphy, Bill; Naphy, William G.
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Paperback. What, in the 16th and 17th centuries, was "superstition"? Where might it be found and how might it be countered? This text reveals attitudes to prophets, ghosts, saints and demonology, Catholic responses to the Reformation and the apparent presence of "superstition" in the reformed churches. Editor(s): Parish, Dr. Helen; Naphy, William G. Series: Studies in Early Modern European History. Num Pages: 252 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JB; 3JD; 3JF; HBJD; HBLL; HBTB; HRCC2; HRCC7; HRCC9; HRQX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 368.
What, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, was ‘superstition’? Where might it be found, and how might it be countered? How was the term used, and how effective a weapon was it in the assault on traditional religion?. The ease with which accusations of 'superstition' slipped into the language of Reformation debate has ensured that one of the most fought over terms in the history of early modern popular culture, especially religious culture, is also one of the most difficult to define. Offers a novel approach to the issue, based upon national and regional studies, and examinations of attitudes to ... Read more
What, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, was ‘superstition’? Where might it be found, and how might it be countered? How was the term used, and how effective a weapon was it in the assault on traditional religion?. The ease with which accusations of 'superstition' slipped into the language of Reformation debate has ensured that one of the most fought over terms in the history of early modern popular culture, especially religious culture, is also one of the most difficult to define. Offers a novel approach to the issue, based upon national and regional studies, and examinations of attitudes to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Early Modern European History
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719061585
SKU
V9780719061585
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About . Ed(S): Parish, Dr. Helen; Naphy, Bill; Naphy, William G.
Helen Parish is Lecturer in History at the University of Reading. William G. Naphy is Senior Lecturer in History and Head of Department at the University of Aberdeen -- .
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